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Nestlé Faces Backlash Despite High Sales of Unhealthy Foods

10/5/2025

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Nestlé won 88% of shareholder votes to keep current salt, sugar, and fat levels.
Five institutional investors cautioned about reputational risks and health impacts from indulgent foods.
ShareAction noted 70% of Nestlé's UK sales come from high-fat, high-sugar items.
Nestlé says 60% of sales come from nutritious products; a 2030 target to grow nutritious sales drew criticism as insufficient.

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Story summary

Nestlé won 88% of shareholder votes to keep current salt, sugar, and fat levels.
Five institutional investors cautioned about reputational risks and health impacts from indulgent foods.
ShareAction noted 70% of Nestlé's UK sales come from high-fat, high-sugar items.
Nestlé says 60% of sales come from nutritious products; a 2030 target to grow nutritious sales drew criticism as insufficient.